User manual

screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You
will still be able to receive notifications while the tablet screen is
off.
Unlocking the Screen and Keys
1. Press the Power key to turn the screen on.
2. Press and hold a blank area of the screen.
Note: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN, or password for your
tablet (see Personalizing – Protecting Your Tablet With Screen
Locks), you’ll need to draw the pattern or enter the PIN/Password
to unlock your screen.
Using the Touch Screen
Your tablet’s touch screen lets you control actions through a
variety of touch gestures.
 Tap – When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard,
select on-screen items (such as application and settings
icons), or press on-screen buttons, simply tap them with your
finger.
 Press and Hold – To open the available options for an item
(for example, a message or link in a web page), press and
hold the item.
 Swipe or Slide – To swipe or slide means to quickly drag
your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
 Drag – To drag, press and hold your finger with some
pressure before you start to move your finger. While
dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached
the target position.
 Pinch – In some apps (such as Maps and Gallery), you can